Tea Party Express Fundraises Off Giffords Shooting: 'Tea Party Won't Be Silenced' [View All]

[Ian David]

Tea Party Express Fundraises Off Giffords Shooting: 'Tea Party Won't Be Silenced'

In an apparent effort to distance themselves from the mass shootings in Arizona over the weekend, the Tea Party Express sent out an email to supporters proclaiming that they "won't be silenced" -- and asking for contributions.

Earlier today, TPE leader Sal Russo went on Fox News and lamented how "revolting and disgusting the left is for trying to associate the tea party with violence like this."

This latest email emphasizes how "horrified" the TPE was to hear about the shootings, which included Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who was shot through the head. Jared Loughner, 22, has been charged in the shooting. He has no direct connection to the tea party movement -- though some have questioned whether the movement's sometimes violent rhetoric might increase the chances of violent incidents.

In the email, TPE says, it's "outrageous" that "the news media and liberal political figures and organizations immediately launched into an attack on the tea party movement."

More:
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/01/tea-party-express-fundraises-off-giffords-shooting-tea-party-wont-be-silenced.php


See also:

Tucson Tea Party Leader: We Won't Change Our Rhetoric After Giffords Shooting
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x149500

Busted: Tea Party emails members urging them to describe shooter as "liberal lunatic"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x153766

Hostile Intent: Right-Wing Media Doth Protest Too Much
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x160619

Talk Radio Hosts in Arizona Reject Blame in Shooting
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4691172

What you sow, you shall reap....... (a photo tour of the RIPENED FRUIT of RW propaganda) :
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x157525